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Patient unable to walk for last 9 months
Respected Doctor,
This relates to my mother, age 81 years. In November 22 she was diagnosed with scrub typhus and was admitted to the hospital for 10 days. It was further revealed from various tests that she had compression fracture ( D11& D12 ) and a minor fracture of the Ischio pubic Rami .
She got cured from scrub typhus and was discharged.
However, since then she is not able to walk and it's only by using the Walker she can move, though only a few steps. It is relevant to note that she is able to carry on the exercises while lying on bed ( Straight Leg Raise, Hip raise , etc. ) . Physiotherapy is currently on ( 3 days/ week). But it is a great mystery why she is not able to walk.
I am very worried about - will she be able to walk at all?
It is pertinent to mention that the MRI of the brain also revealed that she had age-related cerebral atrophy and the hospital authorities opined that it is normal at this stage.
Can you please help me with your suggestion?
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Dr. Sachin Kumar SG
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Dr. Viraj Patel
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Gandhinagar
Thourough clinical examination is required,
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Consult nearby orthopedic surgeon
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Dr. Rajinder K Sharma
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Chandigarh
Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospital retired Chandigarh(U.T)
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
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Ahmedabad
Need to consult doctor at hospital
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Please consult nearby spine orthopaedic . She require further clinical examination
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